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NC S322

Bill

Status

Passed

6/21/2011

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Apodaca

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Session

AI Summary

  • Adopts stock car racing as the official sport of North Carolina by adding § 145-36 to the General Statutes
  • Cites North Carolina's significance in stock car racing, including being home to over 90 percent of NASCAR Sprint Cup teams and the NASCAR Hall of Fame
  • Notes the motorsports industry generates a $6 billion annual economic impact in North Carolina and creates over 20,000 direct and indirect jobs
  • References North Carolina's racing heritage through legendary drivers including Richard Petty, Junior Johnson, and Dale Earnhardt
  • Effective upon enactment, ratified June 16, 2011 and signed into law June 21, 2011

Legislative Description

Adopt Official State Sport

Last Action

Ch. SL 2011-187

6/21/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House5/5/2011
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/14/2011

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